OVERVIEW: --- There is no such thing as a "scooter pack" in my experience, and I refuse to use a milk crate on the back--way too geeky for my tastes. So, along with my trusty sewing machine; some heavy-duty thread and needles; and staps, cords, buckles, and hooks from the local climbing/hiking store, I've modified off-the-shelf packs of all kinds to fit the scooter and allow me to be able to carry a boatload of stuff for commuting or grocery shopping or just a few items for a day-trip. It must be noted that I have two other things which are the best thing for hauling on a scooter since the rear rack, both of them ordered from Aerostitch. The first are straps of double-sided Velcro...bunjie cords can't hold a candle to these and they are infinitely more useful. I carry four straps total whenever I feel I may be hauling stuff. The second are their buckle-cinch straps. I could have made these myself, and probably will next time. Also on my list of "goodies that are *so* helpful* are the V-Wipes from Aerostitch (thumb/finger-worn squeegie for rainy days) and a Blackburn Rack Strap (for mtn. bikes) which is more useful than any bunjie cord because it has more useful hooks and the flat straps won't roll. I use the Rack Strap to stabilize a load before snugging it up with the Velcro straps. Mitts_back_001220.JPG Mitts_back_d_001220.JPG Mitts_front_001220.JPG --- These are heavily modified ATV mitts. They had to be slitted along the front to get them by the brake cables and front facia (velcro closures added) and hole-punched to allow the mirrors through (rubber gasket added for waterproofness and washer added to aid tightening the mirror). I've had a few sportbikers comment that they would have killed for something like this on winter rides, even if it does look goofy. And yes, all the controls are inside the mitts and quite useable (signals, highbeams, choke, brakes, kill switch, etc.). If you get truly cold (though it never gets that cold here) there are pockets inside for those chemical camping heaters (the ones that look like a cigar case). The mitts are fleece lined and covered in waterproof nylon. A little tricky to use when you have to remove the left hand to flip the visor while riding, but aerodynamic forces almost always force the mitt opening to be parallel to the ground and open, so you get used to blindly inserting your hand back in. Packs_Handlebar_001220.JPG --- This is a Joe Rocket motorcylce handlebag bag. Hooks over the mirror stalks and around the neck of the scooter nicely. Packs_Heavy_AttachB_001220.JPG Packs_Heavy_Attached_001220.JPG Packs_Heavy_AttachF_001220.JPG Packs_Heavy_AttachS_001220.JPG --- Varios shots of the "attachment system" I've set-up on the scooter. Basically permanently mounted quick-release buckles. Each side has opposite sets (male/female) mounted so they can be buckled to each other when not in use (so they don't flap around). Of course, this means all my gear is then specifically left or right sided. Packs_Heavy_Back_001220.JPG --- Shows the end result of modifying a Performance Trans-It Mtn. Bike Pannier for use with the attachment system. The white bits are felt to protect the body of the scooter (mostly anyway!), the v-shaped cording is to handle bouncing of the packs--allows them to swing a bit, since regidly mounting to the scoot body would probably break the body on heavier loads. Packs negate having a passenger, but are *cavernous*, easily holding 4 2-liter soda bottles each, and still clear the exhaust on full compression of the rear spring. I use these packs to commute since they release individually (I leave one on the scooter and take the other inside with me) and are big enough to hold paperwork flat. I have added hooks so I can use a duffel-bag shoulder strap with it. Packs_Heavy_BackSm_001220.JPG --- Shows my large packs in their smallest configuration. Packs_Heavy_Full_001220.JPG Packs_Heavy_FullRain_001220.JPG --- Shows the big packs, left is smallest, right is largest. The packs have horizontal and vertical compression straps and in internal hinged support bar. Also show with integrated rain covers (which stash in a hidden compartment on the bags). I ride rain or shine, and these covers work great. Packs_Heavy_Side_001220.JPG --- Side view of heavy packs. Packs_Light_001220.JPG --- Overview of all my light packs--rack/rump bag, handlebar bag, tank bags. Packs_Light_Back_001220.JPG --- Closeup of rear bags. The ones in front are ATV tank bags and have a neoprene connector pad with a hole for the gas cap. Work great! Packs_Light_Seat_001220.JPG --- Rear bag is an ATV tank bag. This attachment was done quickly for photos, since I just got them. I've since developed a better way to mount it using the quick-release system for the big packs.